Here’s how Arizona is competing for the CHIPS Act
Arizona is leading the nation in supporting the U.S. CHIPS Act economic and national security objectives. Even before it was signed into law on August 9, 2022, Arizona had one…

Arizona is leading the nation in supporting the U.S. CHIPS Act economic and national security objectives. Even before it was signed into law on August 9, 2022, Arizona had one…
Pentagon Technologies Group, Inc. (“Pentagon,” a wholly owned subsidiary of Kurita Water Industries, Ltd.), a critical materials supplier of advanced chamber cleaning equipment consumables to leading-edge semiconductor foundries, today announced that…
In 2023, Arizona continued to attract record investments as high-tech industries surged. In short: The future is Arizona. The year also saw major wins for workforce development, infrastructure improvements, startup…
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced a $17.5 million investment in Arizona State University (ASU) to expand Arizona’s advanced semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. The expansion will enhance Arizona’s fan-out wafer-level packaging R&D and workforce…
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced today 10 companies have been selected as awardees for the 2023 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC). The AIC, a program launched by the ACA in 2011, aims…
Freepoint Eco-Systems LLC announced the development of a commercial-scale advanced plastics recycling facility located in Eloy, Arizona. The ISCC Plus Certified facility will recycle end-of-life waste plastic otherwise destined for…
Arizona economic development efforts continue to break records and earn international attention. During the 12-month fiscal period that ended June 30, 2023, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) and local economic…
For more than 70 years, Arizona has stood at the forefront of semiconductor talent, design, development, and production. The future looks even brighter. Industry leaders have announced more than $60…
Arizona State University (ASU) and Applied Materials, Inc. today announced an alliance, aided by the Arizona Commerce Authority, that brings more than $270 million to create a world-class shared research, development and…
Arizona’s business environment and innovation ecosystem have earned top accolades. Arizona ranked in the top 5 in Chief Executive Magazine’s list of “Best States For Business,” the second year in a…
Blue Origin, a private space company, today celebrated the grand opening of its new office in Phoenix, Arizona. The new 43,288-square-foot office will contribute to avionics, systems engineering, and supply…
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today celebrated the third anniversary of the Small Business Boot Camp, an award-winning program that connects entrepreneurs and small business leaders with local experts who provide support, guidance…